swag-table-talk-activity

SWAG Table Talk Activity

Objective: Students will formulate a plan for self-protection skills and identify appropriate resources for help. Students will also demonstrate techniques to assertively deal with peer pressure.

Common Core Tie-In: • Introduction to Social Health: Course Standards #8, 9 • Introduction to Human Studies: Course Standard #15 • Lifespan Development: Course Standards #12 c/d • Family Studies: Course Standards #7, 8 • Lifetime Wellness (9-12): Course Standards #5.2 b, 6.7 • Health Education (6-8): Course Standards #7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3

Supplies Needed: • Butcher paper or newsprint • Markers

Directions: To set up for this activity, lay butcher paper or newsprint on each table and affix the following labels: “Ways to Stop”, “Ways to Say No”, “Give reasons Why You Want to Wait”, “Ways to Avoid the Situation”, “Alternatives to the Risk Behavior”, “Something Fun you Could Go Do After Talking” and “Reasons Why You Might Need to Get Out of the Situation”

Assign students to each table (or allow them to assign themselves) and give them markers. Give them a few minutes to discuss the label on their table and then write their ideas for that label on the butcher paper.